On the longest night of the year, we partner with our friends at Transformative Culture Project for an evening of warmth and connection. Enjoy a drink by the Courtyard, hands-on-art making with local artists, live music, and illuminating conversations.
Soak up the enchanting atmosphere of the Museum at night. This lively, social evening features music, creative collaborators, a cash bar, playful gallery activities, and hands-on art making.

Our holiday courtyard has arrived! For a few weeks in December and January each year the Gardner Museum horticulture team decks the courtyard garden with flowering jade, silver curry, green aloe, and dark red amaryllis.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Our holiday courtyard has arrived! For a few weeks in December and January each year the Gardner Museum horticulture team decks the courtyard garden with flowering jade, silver curry, green aloe, and...

Drop by the Education Studio between 11 am and 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 9 for a hands-on art activity. Consider the iconic portraits throughout the Museum and create your own project inspired by them.
Explore the activity: http://bit.ly/2j0qm8P

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Drop by the Education Studio between 11 am and 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 9 for a hands-on art activity. Consider the iconic portraits throughout the Museum and create your own project inspired by...

Isabella Stewart Gardner first met James McNeill Whistler at a party she attended with Henry James. Several years later she visited Whistler in his studio in London, where he made this quick pastel portrait of her.
Learn more about Isabella’s artistic circle in our Henry James and American Painting exhibition: http://bit.ly/2xISp1h #HenryIsabella
Image: James McNeill Whistler (1834 - 1903), The Little Note in Yellow and Gold, 1886, chalk and pastel on brown paper.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Isabella Stewart Gardner first met James McNeill Whistler at a party she attended with Henry James. Several years later she visited Whistler in his studio in London, where he made this quick pastel...

Two BU alums-one the director, one its star-made the documentary Stumped follows a Boston man through a cutting-edge double arm transplant began as an 11-minute short, expanded to a full-length documentary by filmmaker Robin Berghaus Will Lautzenheiser is especially proud of a recent culinary achievement: scrambled eggs.

The 2017 Boston Science and Technology Summit presented by CAST-USA and CAST-Boston will take place at the Harvard Medical School Armenise Amphitheater on 200 Longwood Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for this event are $30.

...INNOVATION: Hosted by New England Healthcare Executive Network at Foley Hoag LLP Seaport West on 155 Seaport Boulevard from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., this event will feature a keynote...

...PARTNERSHIPS: Hosted by Social Innovations Journal, Institute and Lab at the Boston Harbor Hotel at 70 Rowes Wharf from 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., this event will feature panels of...

...Engines: Hosted by Gentler at the Reebok headquarters in the Innovation and Design Building on 25 Drydock Avenue, the event will include panelists such as Matt O’Toole, president of Reebok International; Kiki...

...Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Your Startups Growth: Hosted by the Startup Coalition at WeWork on 745 Atlantic Avenue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., this event will be moderated by Stephen...

Build A Career You Love in Tech: Hosted by the Boston Startup Institute at 50 Milk Street on the 20th floor, Director of Admissions Sarah McLaughlin and Program Director David Vencis will...

The Copenhagen Wheel Test Ride Event by Superpedestrian takes place every Friday afternoon where the organization opens up their lab on 84 Hamilton Street in Cambridge for the public to come in and test ride their Copenhagen Wheel bike. Test rides are free to the public.

...innovations in the future. This discussion will take place at the Harvard Innovation Lab on 125 Western Avenue from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $20...

Bitcoin Meetup: This monthly meetup gets together to talk about everything bitcoin at Veggie Galaxy on 450 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event currently has a waitlist.

...will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Foley Hoag LLP at 115 Seaport Boulevard. Tickets range from free to $99...

...your career as a product manager. Hosted at Product School in WeWork Mass Ave. on 625 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, this event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p...

...m., this event will take place at WeWork St. James on the 6th floor on 31 Saint James Avenue. This event will include a full demonstration on how to create a commercially viable model...

Top Boston Tech & Startup Events Happening in December 2017

It's time to break out those pea coats and strap on those boots because the December events roundup is here. While the year may be winding down, the holidays have still brought us the gift of tech and startup events.

Once Isabella purchased The Annunciation, the next challenge was to get it out of Italy at a time when Italy was not too keen on Italian paintings being bought by foreign collectors. Isabella's art dealers the Berensons settled on a daring plan involving a trunk with a false bottom, an art dealer disguised as a travelling salesman, and some dolls!
Image: Piermatteo D’Amelia (about 1450 - 1508), The Annunciation, about 1487, tempera on panel. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2AeMUcn

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Once Isabella purchased The Annunciation, the next challenge was to get it out of Italy at a time when Italy was not too keen on Italian paintings being bought by foreign collectors. Isabella's art...

On Thursday, December 7, The Gardner's resident chamber orchestra presents The A Far Cry Challenge. Much loved by @A Far Cry these works can be a challenge to audiences. Will you accept the challenge?
Learn More: http://bit.ly/2ndj7vs

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

On Thursday, December 7, The Gardner's resident chamber orchestra presents The A Far Cry Challenge. Much loved by @A Far Cry these works can be a challenge to audiences. Will you accept the...

The Gardner’s Holiday Table is back! Our team is busy laying out china and crystal in the Tapestry Room. This fanciful recreation of Isabella’s holiday table will be on view from November 29 - January 8.
#TransformationTuesday

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Gardner's Holiday Table is back! Our team is busy laying out china and crystal in the Tapestry Room. This fanciful recreation of Isabella's holiday table will be on view from November 29 -...

There are still tickets left for our November 30 musical evening, Cabaret: Picturing Women. The night will feature music by Stephen Sondheim, Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton, and Cole Porter.
Don’t miss it! http://bit.ly/2mOgdwN

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

There are still tickets left for our November 30 musical evening, Cabaret: Picturing Women. The night will feature music by Stephen Sondheim, Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton, and Cole Porter. Don't...

With large windows looking out into the exterior Monk’s Garden and abundance of natural light, the Chinese Loggia on the first floor of the Museum connects the Gardner’s lush central courtyard with the natural world outside.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

With large windows looking out into the exterior Monk's Garden and abundance of natural light, the Chinese Loggia on the first floor of the Museum connects the Gardner's lush central courtyard with...

Are you a Gardner member? Members always receive 10% off purchases at our gift shop, and from December 2 - 17 we celebrate Member Shopping Days, when members double their discount for a total of 20% off all merchandise!
Learn More: http://bit.ly/2ndCswG

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Are you a Gardner member? Members always receive 10% off purchases at our gift shop, and from December 2 - 17 we celebrate Member Shopping Days, when members double their discount for a total of 20%...

Surprising things can be founds on the walls of the Gardner Museum. On the left you can see rose pickers in the Worthington Street Entrance. On the right is an advertisement for rose pickers from Isabella Stewart Gardner's era, showing a woman using one.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Surprising things can be founds on the walls of the Gardner Museum. On the left you can see rose pickers in the Worthington Street Entrance. On the right is an advertisement for rose pickers from...

Are you interested in hosting an International high school student from China? We are actively looking for welcoming and supportive host families to open their hearts and homes to students attending private high school beginning in Fall of 2018.

These young people from China are seeking an American academic and cultural experience. They have all completed an international preparatory program, with a proven track record for excelling academically. Our students have been thoroughly screened to ensure they will be a...

Are you interested in hosting an International high school student from China? We are actively looking for welcoming and supportive host families to open their hearts and homes to students attending private high school beginning in Fall of 2018.

These young people from China are seeking an American academic and cultural experience. They have all completed an international preparatory program, with a proven track record for excelling academically. Our students have been thoroughly screened to ensure they will be a good fit for placement at school and are eager to learn and experience American culture.

What is required to host an international student? Our host families provide:

A comfortable and cultural-enriching environmentTransportation to and from school (students may ride the school bus) Three nutritious meals each dayA separate bedroom (bathrooms may be shared) Warm, supportive parental supervision of this young adult

In exchange for opening up your home, you'll enjoy an amazing cultural experience and bond with a student who becomes part of your family. You and your Chinese student will also receive ongoing academic and social support from the highly-skilled and trained staff at New Oasis International Education. Lastly, you will receive a monthly stipend from New Oasis. By hosting you can provide a global experience to your local community - all you have to do is say YES!

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